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GTM #201 - Infinity: Behind the Red Veil — "Maghariba Guard"
by Gutier Lusquinos

The Operation: Red Veil Battle Pack is the perfect introduction to Infinity, providing the necessary models to play the tutorial games included in the box. Beyond that, the two Starter Packs in this box are a great foundation for any Army List. However, to be able to play a standard 300-point Infinity battle the player needs more models (but not much more). By adding a couple of units to the Starter Packs, players will be able to play 300-point Infinity games.

Considering that standard, the Operation: Red Veil booklet includes a playable 300-point Army List composed of each Starter Pack and one or two recommended products as a suggestion to new players. A characteristic element of both Army Lists is that each one includes a TAG — a Tactical Armored Gear, a huge servopowered combat armor — as these are some of the most iconic troops in the Infinity universe.

The suggested TAG model for Haqqislam, one of the two factions included in the Battle Pack, is the Maghariba Guard, an impressive, scorpion-like combat machine. This four-legged TAG has a distinctive silhouette thanks to its tail-shaped weapons platform. Being the only four legged Infinity TAG, the Maghariba Guard is also the biggest. It is a highly detailed model that will be the focus of any adversary, not only for its impressive look, but for its formidable combat characteristics.

What is the Maghariba Guard?

The Maghariba Guard is the cream of the crop of the Haqqislamite army. This celebrated armored regiment produces the units that form the personal guard of the Hachib, Haqqislam’s Prime Minister. Due to the scarcity of available units, High Command prefers not to risk the Magharibas needlessly; Haqqislamite strategy books do not include massive armored charges. Instead, the Maghariba Guard acts as a heavy anvil against which the Ghulam Infantry crushes the enemy. This does not mean that Maghariba pilots are chosen for their cautiousness. In fact, they tend to be very cunning, using their inferior numbers as an advantage and clearing away enemies with an intelligent and precise display of their increased mobility and firepower.